# Workable vs Mesh

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Workable at none against Mesh's 2. Workable also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 28%). Mesh's advantage is ratings volume (764 vs 148) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mesh sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Workable asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Workable against 4.4 for Mesh. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mesh has 764 ratings behind it against 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Workable's written reviews are positive against 28% of Mesh's.

Workable ships an update fortnightly, Mesh every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workable | Mesh |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workable/id1164841670/reviews) | [4.4 (764 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesh-contacts-plus-crm/id1463073824/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 148 | **764** |
| Positive reviews | **39.4% of reviews** | 28.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 376 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Workable Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163813815) | [Clay Engineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463073823) |

## What reviewers say

### Workable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workable/id1164841670)

This app streamlines HR processes, offering tools for efficient recruitment and comprehensive employee management. It features an AI-powered applicant tracking system, secure employee data handling, and integrated payroll options. The platform also includes a job board to connect candidates with opportunities.

**Highlights:** AI-powered Applicant Tracking System, Sourcing tools and job board integration, Automation for faster hiring, Employee data management, Time off and payroll integration, Branded job boards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mesh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesh-contacts-plus-crm/id1463073824)

Organize and deepen personal and professional relationships with this intuitive contact manager and lightweight CRM. It automatically builds contact cards from your digital life and offers features like notes, reminders, and news updates to help you stay connected.

**Highlights:** Automatic contact card creation, Natural-language search, Note-taking and dictation, Reminders and birthday notifications, News articles about contacts, Relationship grouping, Business card import

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mesh Membership - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Mesh Membership - Annual | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful features
- 💡 Innovative approach
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- ⭐ Solid app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🕰️ Slow performance
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Syncing issues with contacts
- Unreliable archiving and editing
- Onboarding process problems

**Requested features**

- Improved contact management
- Seamless integration with more platforms
- Automated duplicate resolution
- Better iPad support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workable free?

Workable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mesh free?

Mesh is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Workable or Mesh?

Workable and Mesh are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 148 and 764 ratings respectively.

### Do Workable or Mesh have ads?

Neither Workable nor Mesh shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Workable or Mesh?

Workable ships an update fortnightly, and Mesh every 10 days. Most recently, Workable was updated on October 13, 2026 and Mesh on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*